Sounds of Summer, OOTD Inspiration and FASHION FLASH!

Sounds of Summer, OOTD Inspiration and FASHION FLASH!

There are so many sounds which say summer to me…crickets chirping, birds singing, rushing water, the ice cream truck music… I thought of sounds of summer this past week as I walked into the outdoor mall where I currently work a part time retail sales job.  The screams of people on the roller coasters next…

#OOTD: An Eileen Fisher Love Story and Fashion Flash!

#OOTD: An Eileen Fisher Love Story and Fashion Flash!

Believe me…I rarely do this…. spend this much on one piece.  But, as I age, having certain investment pieces in my wardrobe make good sense to me.  I know what I like, so why not make sure it will be around for awhile by buying one of the best. Especially when I love a garment…

Making Designers My Own…Now, Fashion Flash!

Making Designers My Own…Now, Fashion Flash!

For the past year, my shopping has been primarily about adding quality, designer pieces to my wardrobe.  Pieces I believe are timeless, fit well, and give me many options through separates. One of my favorite designers has become EILEEN FISHER, and the sales racks of DILLARDS make this a reality!  In the past, I was only…

Gentle Transitions to Fall

Gentle Transitions to Fall

September…as a young schoolgirl, I was accustomed to chalkboards and books entering in just after Labor Day.  So, it is natural that my thoughts now turn toward fall. I have already confessed to my love for this season which compels me forward, …though the calendar still gives us 20 more days until all is official!…

Fall 2014 Trend:  Gray Matters!

Fall 2014 Trend: Gray Matters!

I find myself more each day loving the neutral color gray.   So, I was thrilled to hear that it is the go to neutral for fall fashion! You would think teaching in a gray room, I would tire of it.  But, I haven’t ….I still really love the color. These are my slate gray…

July Celebrations Start with Eileen Fisher and Fashion Flash!!

July Celebrations Start with Eileen Fisher and Fashion Flash!!

July is my month to celebrate!  For many reasons…which will unfold throughout the month.  It begins as I notice that EILEEN FISHER celebrates 30 years in business. One of my goals last summer was to add a few of her pieces to my wardrobe…which I did after a trip to Chicago.  I will be re-living the…

Eileen Fisher + Boyer New York = A New Look I Love!

Eileen Fisher + Boyer New York = A New Look I Love!

  Hi everyone, I hope you enjoyed your Easter, Passover, or simply Spring weekend!  As I wrote here on Saturday, I am battling an injury and a sinus infection…but it will not keep me from smiling! I guess it is okay to give myself a treat…right?  I fell in love with this EILEEEN FISHER BONE…

Friday Fashion News – Edition #10

Friday Fashion News – Edition #10

Happy Friday everyone!! This edition of Friday Fashion News begins with two talented bloggers!  I first met CHERYL BEMIS at a blogging conference in Austin a couple of years ago.  She produces a wonderful online fashion magazine, FASHIONABLY AUSTIN and has now entered in blogging!  She’s one of us, girls…check out her blog, FASHIONABLY CHERYL. Many of you…